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Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Hezbollah flag-carriers investigated by police, as government appoints envoy to combat Islamophobia

The Albanese government has indicated it will examine the visa status of protesters waving Hezbollah flags at pro-Palestine demonstrations in Sydney and Melbourne over the weekend.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Monday the government was asking authorities in the two states to “check the visa status of anyone who comes to their attention”.

“I won’t hesitate to cancel the visas of visitors to our country who are spreading hate,” Burke said.

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